SkillsUSA Massachusetts is administered by which body?

• A. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
• B. Massachusetts Department of Health
• C. Massachusetts Board of Higher Education
• D. Local School Committees

Answer: (A)

In Massachusetts, the body that administers SkillsUSA Massachusetts is the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This agency oversees career and technical education in public schools, sets standards for CTE programs, and supports activities that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. SkillsUSA Massachusetts fits within this framework as a student organization linked to CTE in secondary education, aligning with the department’s mission to promote workforce readiness. The other options don’t fit because they handle areas outside of K–12 education: the Department of Health focuses on health policy and public health, the Board of Higher Education governs colleges and universities, and Local School Committees oversee local district governance rather than statewide administration of a statewide student program.